[The Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome. Postgonococcal perihepatitis].
A case of Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome (post gonococcal perihepatitis) is reported. The patient proved to be affected by a typical case of the syndrome and the approach used concentrated on an accurate diagnosis and immediate therapy carried out during laparoscopic examination. A control examination after approximately one month confirmed the resolution of both perihepatitis and symptoms. The patient is now in good health some three years following the operation.
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Istituto di Clinica Chirurgica I, Università degli Studi di Milano.
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D001706:Biopsy; D005260:Female; D006069:Gonorrhea / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D006505:Hepatitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D013577:Syndrome; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology
La sindrome di Fitz-Hugh-Curtis. Periepatite post-gonococcica.